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Travel Guides & Tips • Borneo Kalimantan Editorial Team • 5 min read

IndonesiaÔÇÖs Ambitious Plan to Connect Kalimantan by Rail & IKN Nusantara

Indonesia is moving forward with the Trans-Kalimantan Railway Project, linking Nusantara (IKN), Balikpapan, and key economic hubs across Borneo.

IndonesiaÔÇÖs Ambitious Plan to Connect Kalimantan by Rail & IKN Nusantara

Indonesia is moving forward with one of its most ambitious transportation infrastructure visions: the Trans-Kalimantan Railway Project, a large-scale railway network planned to connect major cities and economic corridors across the Indonesian portion of Borneo.

Gateway City: Balikpapan

As the primary gateway to East Kalimantan and the new Nusantara Capital (IKN), Balikpapan is experiencing a remarkable transformation. For eco-tourists and international travelers, modern express highways and upcoming rail routes significantly reduce transit times between SAMS Sepinggan International Airport and premier eco-tourism destinations such as Samboja Lestari, Bukit Bangkirai, and Mahakam River embarkation ports.

Sustainable Tourism Perspectives

At Borneo Kalimantan Tours DMC, we advocate for green infrastructure that prioritizes ecological wildlife corridors, ensuring orangutan and proboscis monkey habitats remain interconnected and protected for future generations.

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Borneo Kalimantan Editorial Team
Borneo Kalimantan Tours DMC • Balikpapan Head Office
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